Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy with an understanding of the indications, contraindications, hazards, and precautions associated with all delivered therapy.
• Affirms the pulmonary status of patients receiving respiratory care and makes recommendations for therapy.
• Administers medical gases, aerosolized medications, and provides therapies to maintain bronchopulmonary hygiene per protocol.
• Sets up, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilatory support.
• Performs airway clearance and lung volume expansion therapies and instructs patients regarding follow-up care.
• Functions as a member of the cardiac arrest, trauma, and other emergency teams as indicated.
• Attends and participates in physician led patient rounds, as appropriate.
• May perform ECGs, ABGs, venipuncture, and other pulmonary or cardiovascular procedures as needed.
• May provide therapist driven protocol assessments, smoking cessation education, and sleep testing as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: One of the following: Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, a related field, or the equivalency. Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy plus with (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Licenses Required: Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Current licensure to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Utah. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one (1) month of hire.